John J. McElroy, Jr.

Granger, IN 46530 574-220-2310 jjmcelroyjr@comcast.net

Certified Export Compliance Officer with over 15 years experience in Import/Export compliance programs in the
Defense and Medical Device industries. Results-oriented leader with a proven track record of change and
improving efficiency.

Export Administration Regulations (EAR)

Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)
Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)

International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
Antiboycott Regulations
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR)

Experience
Consultant
Granger, IN

2015 to Present

Research global Customs requirements and Country of Origin marking requirements. Review transactions to
ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.
Senior International Trade Compliance Manager
UTC Aerospace Systems, Electric Systems, Rockford, IL

2013 to 2015

Responsible for managing the Trade Compliance program across four facilities globally. Empowered Official

Advised business unit management of changes to Import/Export regulations that impacted operations
Managed team of 11 direct and 45 indirect trade compliance personnel
Provided consultation to the SAP/GTS implementation team
Managed the business unit self-assessment program
Monitored changes to EU and US Sanctions programs and advised management on allowable and unallowable
activities
Supervised the reclassification and license redeterminations of over 60,000 products and associated technical
data in support of Export Control Reform
Co-authored multiple chapters to the Export Compliance Manual (Procedures and Work Instructions), and
provided recommendations to additional chapters
Established an Import team and assumed responsibility for managing Import activities previously managed by
Central organization

Global Import-Export Manager

Biomet Inc., Warsaw, IN

2010 to 2013

Responsible for implementation and development of the Import/Export program at 45 locations, worldwide.

Advised management of changes to Import/Export regulations that impacted operations

Authored corporate and regional policies and procedures in the areas of Import/Export and Recordkeeping
Authored periodic Embargo/Sanction memorandum, based on EU, UN, and US Embargo and Sanction updates
Initiated and managed the selection of an automated Trade Management solution (GTS), for global application
Centralized the Import and Customs resolution process to improve efficiency
Developed procedures to ensure proper classification of items being imported or exported
Developed workflows to obtain the export authorization required for applications and software containing
encryption technology

Director, International Trade Compliance

AM General, South Bend, IN

2006 to 2010

Established the International Trade Compliance Department as a new organization. Provided international trade
leadership for a multi-billion dollar privately held corporation.

Secret security clearance

Conducted compliance self-assessments
Authored corporate compliance policies and procedures in the areas of Anti boycott, Export/Imports, Foreign
Corrupt Practices Act, and Recordkeeping
Maintained working relationships with multiple government organizations regarding export/import issues
Managed the export/import activities at six facilities
Directed a team in the development of an automated Export License Management System
Lead the Investigation and preparation of Voluntary Disclosure packages

Lockheed Martin

2000-2006

International Licensing Analyst, Sr. Staff

Export Compliance Coordinator/Contract Negotiator, Staff
Export Control Coordinator/Contract Administrator

2004 to 2006
2003 to 2004
2000 to 2003

Managed export activities and training program for 15 programs at 5 facilities, approximate value $6 billion. Advisor
to management on Export issues and concerns.
TS/SCI clearance based on SSBI
Briefed the Under Secretary of Defense for Security and the Army Program Protection Team on local export
procedures for a major Army program procedures are being used as a template for DoD standards
Implemented a joint Export Security New Hire training program
Authored Technology Transfer Control Plans and a Handbook for Meetings with Foreign Nationals
Co-authored a Desktop Handbook for Export Compliance
Investigated and prepared Voluntary Disclosure packages
Led the implementation and use of encryption software to ensure compliance with Regulatory and Corporate
policy
Managed twelve contracts and one subcontract, approximate value $1 billion.
Prepared and presented twice monthly Program Management Reviews to senior management

Education
Master Degree, Management, 1995
Bachelor Degree, Business Management, 1993

Troy State University

University of Maryland

Professional Certification
Certified US Export Compliance Officer

Since 2007

Presentations

nd

24 April 2012: Panel Moderator, Marcus Evans 2 Annual International Trade Compliance Conference,
Chicago, IL, Export and Import Compliance: Centralized or Not? Separate or Together
nd
25 April 2012: Presenter, Marcus Evans 2 Annual International Trade Compliance Conference, Chicago, IL,
Developing Global Compliance Programs
17 November 2011: Presenter, Federal Bar Association Audio Conference, Export Reform Method for
Transfer of USML items to CCL

Military Experience
U.S. Marine Corps, retired - Manpower Information Systems Analyst

Community Service
Member of local Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors

John J. McElroy, Jr.

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